Matt Eberflus details the secret behind the Bears' success in completing sacks.
The Chicago Bears' defense has faced its share of challenges during the first couple of games, with their ability to sack the quarterback emerging as a notable concern in Matt Eberflus's defensive scheme.
The Bears have managed only a single sack in two games, credited to Yannick Ngakoue in the kickoff game against the Green Bay Packers. This places them at a tie for 30th in the NFL, with only the New York Giants trailing behind without a single sack to their name.
Purchase Bears TicketsDespite managing to exert some pressure on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, and Ngakoue coming close to him more than once, the Bears couldn't successfully bring him to the ground.
When addressing this issue, head coach Matt Eberflus emphasized the significance of proper technique. He remarked, «We had numerous opportunities to reach [Mayfield],» elaborating on how Mayfield's strength made it crucial to tackle him in a specific manner. «The approach was too high at critical moments, and we need to rectify that," Eberflus added. He further explained that each quarterback presents a unique challenge when it comes to tackling, and it's essential to adapt based on the opponent.
The task won't be any simpler when the Bears confront the Chiefs and their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, who has only been sacked once this year. For the Bears to even contemplate an upset, they must ensure they exert consistent pressure on Mahomes.
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